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Tree Root
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About this work
Here, the twists and turns, ebb and flow of the natural form of the tree root can be interpreted as the energy that gives life and the endless transformations in the universe. The rugged appearance is appreciated for its association with the aesthetic concepts of eccentricity and archaism in Chinese art.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineTree Root, before 1800s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Wood with carved base; with base: 82 cm (32 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange), 2003.44
